forbidden words: historically

historically adverb

1. 1. in the past, especially typically or routinely.
      Although historically very active as a volunteer, he’s had to cut back since his stroke.

   2. in a way that relates to significant past events, especially as chronicled in an accepted narrative.
      Only the naive, gullible, and historically ignorant will believe this nonsense.
      Make sure your argument is historically accurate.

   3. in a way or to a degree that is particularly notable or unique in history or has significantly affected the development of past events.
      This is the time to sell a business quickly and easily, while interest rates are still historically low.

   4. in a way that is based on or reconstructed from an event, custom, style, etc., in the past.
      The film historically reenacts the 442nd Regiment’s triumphant rescue of the 36th Texas Division in the Vosges Mountains.

   5. in a way that involves life or existence in the real world, as opposed to legend, myth, or fiction.
      Many of the stories may not be historically true, but they are nonetheless ethically true.

   6. in a way that involves comparing several periods of development of a thing.
      Each institution, such as family, education, or market, can be studied historically to see how it has evolved over time.

from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com. 

Other Word Forms

• antihistorically adverb
• nonhistorically adverb
• pseudohistorically adverb
• quasi-historically adverb
• semihistorically adverb
• superhistorically adverb
• unhistorically adverb

Word History and Origins

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example sentences: historically

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This is one of the words/ phrases you can’t say in the new Trump Regime. See a comprehensive list at the Forbidden Words Project.

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